Martin Redfern is editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.
He writes many of our news stories and features, leads on investigations and maintains the Exeter Observer website.
Martin is an accredited UK press card holder, a member of the Chartered Institute of Journalists and the Society of Editors and holds a masters degree in Journalism with distinction at Birkbeck, University of London.
Stories by Martin Redfern
Council cuts and post-pandemic working prompt downsizing plan as small offices replace Paris Street Citypoint vision
Proposed move to Guildhall shopping centre, Phoenix arts venue and Oakwood House intended to enable Civic Centre site redevelopment as council claims £100,000 costings report and capital spending to come at “no cost to council taxpayers”.
First Harlequins redevelopment consent condition discharged
The first of eight pre-commencement planning conditions imposed by Exeter City Council on the redevelopment of Harlequins shopping centre has been discharged, with several others pending.
Creative Arc seeks funding proposals
Exeter “place-based cultural solutions” vehicle Creative Arc is seeking final round funding proposals for city “innovation projects” that “create tangible, meaningful interventions” and can be delivered between October and March for less than £10,000.
Larkbeare House grounds listed
The grounds of Larkbeare House, which front onto the River Exe between Colleton Hill and The Port Royal public house, have been added to Historic England’s National Heritage List for England.
City council seeks comments on Flowerpot Playing Fields disposal
Exeter City Council is inviting public comments on its plans to dispose of 4.64 acres of Exwick and Flowerpot Playing Fields, in two parcels via leasehold, to Exeter College.
Council consults on elections polling arrangements
Exeter City Council is inviting public comments on its local and general elections polling arrangements before the publication of review proposals in December.
